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The geology and geophysics undergraduate program at Missouri S&T offers a unique blend of geoscience courses and emphasis areas that are designed for your success in pursuing careers in areas such as petroleum, mining, environmental, and consulting and regulation.

During your first two years of study in geology and geophysics, some of the courses you will take are chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science. In your junior and senior years, you will take more specialized geoscience courses pertaining to your emphasis area.

Our bachelor of science degree in geology and geophysics requires a minimum of 127 credit hours. You will be expected to average at least a 2.0 GPA and must obtain a letter grade of "C" or better in all geology and geophysics courses. The degree plan includes a core curriculum of 40 credit hours of geology and geophysics courses combined with 15 credit hours in one of the chosen emphasis areas, including Geochemistry, General Geology, Geophysics, Groundwater and Environmental Chemistry, and Petroleum Geology.

Minors and Emphasis Areas

Our one minor and five different emphasis areas help you focus on your interests and career goals. Complete 18 credit hours of approved courses for the geology minor and 15 credit hours of approved courses to establish an emphasis area.

• Geology minor
• Geochemistry emphasis
• General geology emphasis
• Geophysics emphasis
• Groundwater and environmental geochemistry emphasis
• Petroleum geology emphasis